Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Southern Asia, India, Melanesia, Australia
Northern Africa, Western Asia
Types
oranges, grapefruit, lemons
Not Available
Habitat
agricultural areas
Desert, Dry areas, Semi desert
USDA Hardiness Zone
Not Available
8-12
AHS Heat Zone
Not Available
12-9
Sunset Zone
Not Available
H1, H2, 8, 9, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Upright/Erect
Minimum Height
Not Available
Flower Color
White, Purple, Ivory
Ivory
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Yellow, Red, Green, Orange
Yellow, Orange Red
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Dark Green
Blue Green, Gray Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Dark Green
Blue Green, Gray Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Dark Green
Gray Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Gray Green, Silver
Leaf Shape
Toothed
Long Linear
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun
Growth Rate
Medium
Medium
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Not Available
Early Summer, Summer
Repeat Bloomer
Not Available
No
Tolerances
Drought
Drought, Salt
Where to Plant?
Ground
Container, Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Stem Planting
Seedlings, Stem Planting, Transplanting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Keep ground moist
Requires consistently moist soil, Requires regular watering, Requires watering in the growing season, Water Deeply
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Compost, Potassium
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
Yes
No
Foliage Texture
Medium
Bold
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Attracts
Birds, Butterflies
Birds
Allergy
Itchiness, Oral Allergy
Asthma, Rhinoconjunctivitis, wheezing
Aesthetic Uses
Not Available
Beautification
Beauty Benefits
Good for skin and hair, Makes teeth white, Skin cleanser
Improve hair condition, Improve skin condition
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification, Nesting sites for birds, Prevent Soil Erosion
Medicinal Uses
Kidney Stones, scurvy, Stomach Cancer
Anemia, anti-inflammatory, constipation, Diarrhea, High blood pressure, Improve heart health, Indigestion, Nutrients, Weight loss
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Fruits, Leaves
Fruits
Other Uses
Not Available
Cosmetics, Showy Purposes, Used as Ornamental plant
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Edible, Feature Plant, Fruit / Fruit Tree, Houseplant, Shade Trees, Topiary / Bonsai / Espalier, Tropical
Edible, Feature Plant, Fruit / Fruit Tree, Street Trees, Tropical
Botanical Name
CITRUS
PHOENIX dactylifera
Common Name
Citrus
Date Palm
In German
Zitruspflanzen
Dattelpalme
In French
Citrus
Palmier dattier
In Spanish
Citrus
Palmera datilera
In Greek
Citrus
Χουρμαδιά
In Portuguese
Citrus é um género
palma de tâmara
In Polish
Cytrus
Data Palm
In Latin
citrus
Date Palm
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Tracheophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Liliopsida
Order
Sapindales
Arecales
Family
Rutaceae
Arecaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Commelinids
Subfamily
Asteroideae
Coryphoideae
Number of Species
Not Available
Season and Care of Citrus and Date Palm
Season and care of Citrus and Date Palm is important to know. While considering everything about Citrus and Date Palm Care, growing season is an essential factor. Citrus season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Date Palm season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Citrus is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Date Palm is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Citrus is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Date Palm is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Citrus and Date Palm Physical Information
Citrus and Date Palm physical information is very important for comparison. Citrus height is Not Available and width 244.00 cm whereas Date Palm height is 152.00 cm and width 610.00 cm. The color specification of Citrus and Date Palm are as follows:
Citrus flower color: White, Purple and Ivory
Citrus leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Date Palm flower color: Ivory
- Date Palm leaf color: Blue Green and Gray Green
Care of Citrus and Date Palm
Care of Citrus and Date Palm include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Citrus pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Date Palm pruning is done Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Citrus needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Date Palm needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.